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Entry Level/Lead Technician

TEKsystems
TEKsystems Salary
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Description

Vision Technologies, Llc, discussed a large-scale data center project requiring significant numbers of skilled technicians. The conversation focused on resource needs, skill sets, safety protocols, and a "working interview" hiring process, with Vision Technologies emphasizing the need for proactive, team-oriented individuals. Both parties agreed to share further information and reconnect in early March to finalize details and begin the onboarding process. Key points 1. Project Timeline: The large-scale data center project, initially planned for Mid April, has been delayed to late April due to site readiness issues and material delays. 2. Scope of Work: The project involves pulling cable and porting within data centers, primarily fiber, with a focus on installation, testing, and troubleshooting (OTDR Fluke) , but not fiber splicing. 3. Ideal Candidate Profile: Vision Technologies seeks experienced, self-starting, critical-thinking, safety-conscious team players who are mechanically inclined and proactive, not just "patch code pullers.". 4. Team Structure: The ideal team breakdown is one lead/foreman-level person (proficient in testing, troubleshooting, cut sheets) for every four technicians. 5. Resource Volume & Location: The work is in Northern Virginia (Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Manassas) with an initial request for 2-4 teams of five, potentially scaling up to 500 technicians across multiple projects for hyperscaler clients (Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Amazon). Entry level technician: 16 total Key Responsibilities:

  • Pull and route fiber throughout the data center
  • Assemble, stack, and drill racks
  • Scan, label and port equipment
  • Support general installation tasks as directed by experienced technicians Additional Required Attributes: 1. Experience working in physically demanding environments (construction, trades, military, or similar) 2. Strong work ethic and positive attitude 3. Reliable attendance history 4. Hands on electrical or military experience is highly valued 5. Must be able to work on ladders and lifts Lead Technician: 4 total Key Responsibilities:
  • Pull and route fiber, testing/troubleshooting, fluke/OTDR
  • Work delegation, planning, execution
  • Scan, label, pictures, and port equipment
  • Documentation, QC/QA, cut sheets


Skills

cable, Structured Cabling, Cable Tech, Construction, Installation, Low Voltage, Cable Puller, fiber optic cable, fiber installation, fiber testing, fiber pulling

Top Skills Details

cable,Structured Cabling,Cable Tech,Construction

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ideal personality profile is a hard worker who wants to grow with an organization, who is honest, and reliable. There is a lot of growth opportunity and looking for people who want to be leaders. This will most likely be a long term contract with the ability to go direct as an FTE of Vision Technology once headcount becomes available. Company: Vision End Client: Oracle. also support Azure, Google, & AWS. Bill Rates: We are able to go over $40/hr bill rate for leads, just need to ensure our average or blended bill rate stays between 36-40. Contract Terms: 4-6 month contracts. opportunity for conversion or project extension, based on performance, we are able to request increases and work with the client with labor rate and bill rate increases. OT: there will be mandatory OT for this project. Headcount: Right now we are starting with 4 teams of 5 (1 lead tech, 4 techs) = 4 leads 16 technicians burden: 18%, we will be hyperburdening the cost of PPE, on first-second week and clear after that right now I have that at $100.30 per contractor. Candidates will be responsible for paying for their OSHA cert if they don't have it already ($60) and scissor lift training ($50). (EVP now hold certs) DL: 20-23 for techs, the leads could be high 20s to 30/hr, Target SPC: just need to have an average rate per team be between 36-40 on the bill rates. hopefully that makes sense! example: 4 techs at 23/hr with 36/hr BR, 1 lead at 30/hr with 45 br = average br of 37.8 (SPC is anywhere from 350-390 depending) will increase with OT

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)


Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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